Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said Punjab receives the smallest share under the NFC award despite its population. She said every province gets significant NFC funds, but Punjab’s share is the lowest. She made the remarks while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony in Lodhran. Maryam Nawaz said Punjab’s available funds are being spent directly on […]
NFC Award
Strengthening Pakistan’s NFC Award for Fiscal Balance
The NFC Award remains central to Pakistan’s fiscal debate as new talks begin in Islamabad. The first meeting stayed calm and avoided any proposal to cut provincial shares. However, analysts warn the Centre may still push new financial burdens on provinces. As a result, the NFC Award debate has again raised concerns about fiscal balance. […]
Pakistan Focuses on Preserving NFC Award for Provincial Rights
Pakistan’s NFC Award is under review as the government seeks to maintain fair resource distribution. Political stability relies on shared principles and empowered provinces. Experts stress that centralization must not override participatory federalism. The 18th Amendment requires preserving provincial shares while adjusting formulas for today’s economy. Officials aim to balance equity and national development in […]
PM backs KP governor amid rumours
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi amid widespread media reports suggesting the governor’s possible removal. According to the PM Office, the meeting focused on political and administrative matters concerning KP, including discussions on the potential imposition of governor’s rule. Read More: PM Shehbaz, CM Afridi pledge unity amid political strains […]
NFC meeting delayed again as growth outlook dips
ISLAMABAD: The first session of the newly formed National Finance Commission (NFC) remains nowhere on the horizon, with the latest proposed date of November 18 quietly pushed back. The delay comes as the government revises the economic growth forecast downward by up to 0.7 percentage points, setting the new estimate at 3.5 per cent for […]
PPP opposes key clauses in 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has formally rejected several crucial clauses of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, citing concerns over provincial autonomy and the federal balance of power. Party sources confirmed that PPP lawmakers opposed changes they believe would weaken constitutional safeguards. The party particularly objected to the removal of sub-clause 3A of Article […]
PPP objections force delay in cabinet approval of 27th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday to approve the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment was postponed after the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — a key coalition partner — rejected major proposals contained in the amendment package. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was expected to finalize the amendment before its […]
Govt seeks PPP support for 27th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari revealed on Monday that a delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had met him and President Asif Ali Zardari to seek their party’s backing for the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Bilawal said the proposed amendment carried several […]
Govt to hold key meeting with provinces
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has scheduled a consultative session with provincial representatives on November 18 to discuss the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposed amendments to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, sources revealed on Thursday. According to sources, the meeting — initially planned earlier but postponed due to provincial requests — will focus on the […]
PPP-PML-N alliance a ‘political compulsion,’ not affection: Punjab governor
PESHAWAR – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Friday described the ruling alliance between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as a “political compulsion” aimed at maintaining stability after the 2024 general elections, rather than an alliance of affection. Speaking at a joint press conference with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) […]